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The Department of Education has announced a notice inviting applications for fiscal year 2025 to establish a National Technical Assistance Center on Transition for Students and Youth with Disabilities. This center aims to help educational and vocational rehabilitation agencies support students with disabilities in successfully transitioning from high school to further education or employment. The goal is to improve graduation rates, reduce dropout rates, and enhance postsecondary outcomes with increased collaboration and resources. Interested parties can apply for funding to help achieve these objectives by following the guidelines and deadlines outlined in the notice.

On January 6, 2021, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) mistakenly published a notice in the Federal Register stating that $185,730,000 would be allocated for mitigation activities related to disaster recovery. The correct amount is actually $186,781,000. This notice issued on January 15, 2021, serves to correct that error. If anyone has questions regarding this correction, they can contact Aaron Santa Anna at HUD.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a notice listing regulatory waivers granted between July 1, 2024, and September 30, 2024. These waivers are part of efforts to help areas and groups affected by disasters and housing challenges, providing more flexibility in meeting regulatory requirements. The document outlines various waivers, such as easing certain requirements for housing programs, including helping homeless individuals secure housing, adjusting utility allowances, and extending deadlines for housing grant applications. Each waiver is tailored to address specific issues faced by local governments and organizations within the declared disaster areas.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to address health risks from carbon tetrachloride (CTC) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This rule will establish workplace safety requirements and prohibit certain manufacturing and commercial uses of CTC where evidence shows these uses have ceased. It also introduces recordkeeping and notification responsibilities. The rule supports broader environmental goals, like those in the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act and the Kigali Amendment, aimed at reducing substances harmful to the ozone layer.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection regarding contracting with resident-owned businesses. This notice provides an additional 30 days for public input, with comments due by January 17, 2025. HUD aims to ensure compliance with specific requirements for contracts, including licenses and certifications, for public housing agencies working with resident-owned businesses. The goal is to enhance the quality and clarity of the information collected while minimizing the burden on those responding to the collection.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for collecting information about public housing agencies contracting with resident-owned businesses. This document outlines the need for public comment over a period of 60 days regarding these information collection procedures. HUD wants feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, the accuracy of the estimated burden, and ways to improve the process while reducing the burden. The notice also details compliance requirements for contracts with resident-owned businesses and the associated costs in terms of hours and financial impact on public housing agency staff.

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has named Albania as eligible to receive assistance for fiscal year 2025. This decision allows MCC to enter into a Millennium Challenge Compact with Albania, which aims to reduce poverty through economic growth. Albania was selected based on its satisfactory performance in key policy areas like just governance and economic freedom, as well as its progress in fighting corruption and ongoing development challenges. The selection was part of a reconsideration prompted by the new MCC Candidate Country Reform Act.

In a recent proclamation, President Biden established the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in northern California. This area includes significant geological and cultural landmarks, such as the Medicine Lake Volcano, and is an important site for Indigenous communities. The proclamation aims to protect the region's natural, historical, and cultural resources, covering about 224,676 acres. The management of the area will involve consultation with Tribal Nations to ensure the protection of its sacred sites and resources while allowing for recreational activities.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for new awards in Fiscal Year 2025 for Special Education Parent Information Centers—Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs). The PTI program aims to provide parents of children with disabilities high-quality training and information to help improve their children's educational outcomes. The agency has requested $33,152,000 for these awards, with approximately $25,800,000 intended for this competition. Applications are due by March 3, 2025, and are limited to parent organizations that meet specific guidelines, with several regional centers available in California, Florida, New York, and Texas.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a final rule to improve transparency in its significant regulatory and scientific actions. The rule emphasizes the importance of making dose-response data publicly accessible for independent validation, which refers to reanalyzing data to confirm study results. While the rule encourages using studies with available data, it also allows for exceptions in specific cases, like when data privacy laws restrict sharing. This effort aims to enhance public trust in the EPA's decisions by promoting openness and scientific scrutiny.